WHAT ARE THE MEDICAL RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA? A REVIEW BY DOCTORS

Expert opinion from Sharath Chandra

MBBS Spl in ENT, Head Neck Surgery from AIIM · 8 years of experience · India

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by excessive weight loss due to fear of excessive weight gain. It is associated with the following complications. Abnormally thin physique. Fatigue, Insomnia, thin and weak hair, lower blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, etc.

Expert opinion from Daniel A. Foster

DO, MPH · 16 years of experience · USA

Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are associated with a variety of medical problems: Cardiovascular Starvation-associated pruritus Gastrointestinal Constipation Refeeding pancreatitis Endocrine and Metabolic Pancytopenia due to starvation Decreased sedimentation rate Neurologic Cerebral atrophy

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

Anemia, osteoporosis (bone loss), increased risk of fractures, loss of muscles and heart problems i.e. arrhythmias & heart failure.

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